One could substitute graham cracker crumbs for the vanilla wafers, and fruit cocktail for the fruit called for in this recipe. It's a great dessert and one my mother made when I was a kid, well over 25 years ago! This was one of the recipes I copied from my mom's collection when I left home for the first time! This pie contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw eggs.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups butter , softened
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package vanilla wafers , 12 ounce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed pineapple , drained
- 3 large bananas , sliced
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup toasted walnuts , chopped
Instructions
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1
In a medium bowl, cream together butter and confectioners sugar. mix in eggs and vanilla extract. Spread half of cookie crumbs into bottom of a 9 inch pie pan. Spread creamed mixture evenly over the crumbs.
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2
Whip cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in pineapple, bananas, dates, and nuts. Spread over butter mixture. Top with remaining cookie crumbs.
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3
Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill 24 hours before serving.
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